Book
The confidence game : why we fall for it... every time / Maria Konnikova.
Explores the psyches, motives, and methods of con artists to reveal why they are consistently successful, identifying common hallmarks of cons to share additional insights into the relationship between artists and victims.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780525427414 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 0525427414 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: x, 340 pages ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : Viking, [2016]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-330) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The grifter and the mark -- The put-up -- The play -- The rope -- The tale -- The convincer -- The breakdown -- The send and the touch -- The blow-off and the fix -- The (real) oldest profession. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Swindlers and swindling. Fraud. Criminal psychology. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | HV 6991 .K66 2016 | 30775305519259 | General Collection | Available | - |